ASICS Women's Gel-Craze Cross-Training Shoe

My feet are very hard to fit for a shoe. I have a narrow heel, a wide toe box, a higher arch than average and I under pronate. I've searched far and wide for a shoe that fits me correctly. From my first pair of ASICS I've been in love, but I've always had running shoes when I really needed good pair of cross trainers for my versatile workouts as an Independent Beachbody Coach, from P90X, X2, X3 to Insanity to Body Beast, Brazil Butt Lift and beyond.I was skeptical to order a shoe online just because I have a hard time finding a fitting shoe in person let alone take a shot in the dark and have them delivered. I typically have to buy a wide shoe or a size bigger to fit my wide toe box, but from the moment I slipped these on, I've been in love! They're a perfect fit, with even weight distribution and a nice cushioned step. I bought these specifically for working out but I find myself wanting to wear them ALL THE TIME! Hey, they're shoes, they're meant to be worn. I love the colors and I want another pair in the berry color once they're in stock in my size. LOVE LOVE LOVE! 100% recommend these shoes <3

I used to always wear Rykas for step, circuits, weight training, etc. I always wore Asics for running, however. When Ryka stopped making a shoe that suited me (great cushioning and lateral support without excessive shoe bulk), I decided to try the Asics Gel Craze. I bought these to "share" them with my 20 year old daughter, as the black and hot pink colour took her fancy too. However, after doing my first Cathe Friedrich workouts in these new shoes (step with intervals, plyo work and weight training --high intensity stuff), I told her she could not touch them as they were all mine! The cushioning is perfect, the lateral support provides stability when doing plyo, HiiT and side-to-side moves (speed-skaters, for example) and as another reviewer has already said, once I pit these on, I am totally unaware I am wearing them. They are a natural extension of my foot and it is bliss to find a shoe that works so well. Please note that this is NOT a running shoe, even though some reviewers here bought this shoe for running. It does not have the cushioning patterns of a running shoe. As soon as I can afford them, I'm getting another pair for down the road. Love this shoe.

Great shoe for zumba and kettle bell and kick boxing. Has great stability and is not to light weight. Has good cushioning in the toe area. I have plantar fasciitis and high arches so I needed to put super feet insoles in them. I tried the insoles that came with the shoe but they di dnt support my high arches and they rubbed the outside of my foot when I worked out. I tried exercising at home on carpet with these shoes and for some reason the shoes became uncomfortable in the toe area but on gym floors they are awesome. They also have great ventilation in the toe area. You absolutely have to order any of the asics in a half size up from your normal size. This is my third pair of asics and tried on my normal size each time and each time I had to go up a half size.

These fit slightly small. They are narrower than brooks and have more of a snugg feel on your foot. They are not tight just snugg, if that makes sense. If you like roomy shoes go with something else. I wear both brands. These I prefer for basic working out. The colors are very cool! I use my brooks for running. I bought my actual size and they are fine. If I was running in them I would go 1/2 size up.

I teach Jazzercise 3-5 times per week and purchased these shoes for that purpose. Extremely comfortable, perfect tread (not too much, which allowed for pivots and quick moves) but before I had 20 classes under my belt, the soles on both of the shoes started peeling off. Amazon was wonderful about replacing them right away but within a few weeks the 2nd pair started doing the same thing. I'm giving up on them and going to try something else. Perhaps it was just a bad batch, I've not had problems with Asics in the past.

I do TRX 4 days a week and was wearing my Asics running shoes because my Nike cross training shoes didn't offer anything, support wise. I will always be a fan and consumer of Asics. They are true to their brand, they really want people to feel good in what they're working out in (I feel, lol) I love these shoes, they are comfortable, hold up well with a lot of movement and intense workouts, and I am able to run at least a mile in them (probably more but I don't like to take it over a mile in these) I am already getting nervous for when they wear out. I'll probably buy another pair. I have gotten compliments from women and men that they really like the way they look as well. I agree! They are true to size, and I have a wider foot, and these still fit great.

Just got these in today and I will say they are very good looking and quite comfortable. I am a P90X3 user and have had a lot of pain and balance issues using my running shoes (I know, I know, Tony says not to!) so I decided to take a chance on these. I ordered a 9 (im typically an 8 or 8 1/2 because of my wide feet) because reviews mentioned they run a little small. I may have been able to go with the 8 1/2 as there is a little room left. My current pair of running shoes have my toe pushed to the very front, but from reading comments, I am also assuming I was probably wearing them too small, so this 9 is probably perfect. I did notice a lot of complaining comments on these, but if you are like me, chances are you will be super excited to have new working shoes, and not your old running shoes (because lets be honest, anything is better than that right?).

I have worn Asics exclusively for many years now and have never had a pair that I was disappointed in until now. Asics are known for combining great support with comfort but these shoes just don't measure up to the Asics reputation - very little cushioning and support to be found in this shoe. My feet and knees ached after an hour of just walking around - didn't even attempt a more strenuous activity while wearing them. The shoe itself is a cute with great color choices - hope that Asics redesigns this shoe up to their usual standard